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Birth of Hitler
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He moved to Germany
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Hitler took up political work in Munich
Hitler took up political work in Munich in May–June 1919 in the German Worker's Party -
He He attempted to seize governmental power
he attempted to seize governmental power in a failed coup in Munich and was imprisoned with a sentence of five years. -
Hitler gained popular support
After his early release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting pan-Germanism, anti-Semitism and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. -
Nazi Party held the most seats in the German Reichstag
The Nazi Party held the most seats in the German Reichstag, but did not have a majority. As a result, no party was able to form a majority parliamentary coalition in support of a candidate for chancellor. -
Hitler as chancellor
Former chancellor Franz von Papen and other conservative leaders persuaded President Paul von Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor -
He invaded Poland
Hitler invaded Poland, resulting in Britain and France declaring war on Germany. -
Hitler ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union.
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German forces and the European Axis powers occupied most of Europe and North Africa.
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Allied armies defeated the German army.
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He committed suicide to avoid capture by the Soviet Red Army.
He married his longtime lover, Eva Braun, in the Führerbunker in Berlin. Less than two days later, the couple committed suicide to avoid capture by the Soviet Red Army.